4818 Henty Highway

Featuring a uniquely designed split level home with delightful northerly rural aspects suited and set up for both cattle & sheep and other boutique agricultural pursuits. Centrally situated with Henty Highway frontage - 17km north of Heywood and midway between Hamilton & Portland (43km). Ideally suited for families, the sunlit home features 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and dual living areas. North facing fully equipped modern kitchen with 4 r/c airconditioners throughout providing heating & cooling. Farming improvements include functional cattle yards, single stand woolshed and hayshed. Stockwater is supplied under pressure via electric pump on bore to excellent subdivision of 15 paddocks. Enjoy rural and family living with an income in a sought after location within easy commuting distances to major centres. Full listing details are as follows: "Lynken Plains", 4818 Henty Highway, Myamyn Vic 3304 AREA: 43.3 Ha / 107 Acres Glenelg Shire Council Rates $1,200 per annum (indicative only) LOCATION: Centrally situated with Henty Highway frontage - 17 km north of Heywood and midway between Hamilton 43km & Portland. The historic deep sea port city of Portland is within easy driving distance whilst popular Port Fairy is 75km away. The gateway to the Grampians Dunkeld is 73km northeast and Halls Gap is 138km. The villages of Condah provide a local community hub with the Condah Hotel under new management and just a few kilometres north is Branxholme together with its General store, Hotel, Primary School and Football/Netball Club. The Myamyn district is noted for its agricultural diversity and versatility - this property is no exception. Whilst being offered as an operating beef breeding enterprise, it would easily be adapted for beef fattening and prime lamb production or stud stock. Hamilton and Portland are regional hubs that host all major retail and services including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, rural supplies and a full suite of trade services for farming requirements. Both centre are highly regarded and well respected for their health and educational institutions and offer both public and private schools equal to any in regional Australia. The Hamilton Livestock Exchange is a major livestock selling centre in Western Victoria attracting vendors as far afield as Horsham, Mortlake, Warrnambool and Portland. IMPROVEMENTS: Whilst it is difficult to see, the original part of the house was built over 100 years ago but was significantly renovated within the last 20-years. This well presented and maintained north facing home of 4-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and dual living areas home is around 30 sq. approximately. The sunlit family home is well located in the middle of the property with north facing views. The downstairs living area with high ceilings is adjacent to the kitchen and faces west with access to the verandah. It has a reverse cycle a/c and floating timber floor which also leads to the kitchen, dining and two bedrooms. The kitchen has north and easterly facing views for morning sunlight and overlooking rural acreage. The kitchen was renovated in 2016 with laminated drawers, pantry benchtops, floating floor, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Euromaid electric oven and cooktop with exhaust fan. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room with south facing window and floating floor leading to two bedrooms. The master bedroom is carpeted with reverse cycle a/c and faces west overlooking the verandah. The 2nd bedroom is slightly smaller, is carpeted with south and west facing windows. The main bathroom with tiled floor has twin showers, TAIHE Spa bath with 5 jets, vanity and cupboard. Hot water supplied by gas. Separate toilet with vanity and tiled floor. Laundry with sink and cupboards, tiled floor and access outside. The circular timber staircase leads to an upstairs entertaining area with kitchenette as well as two sunlit bedrooms with northerly rural views over the property and a 2nd bathroom. The foyer entrance is carpeted and has direct access to an undercover patio. The 5-bay steel undercover carport provides space for up to 5 vehicles. Satellite dish located on the roof of the house provides direct access to Foxtel channels. In 2012, the owner installed 20 Solar panels to supply power directly to the grid. FARM: RAINFALL: Annual Average Rainfall of around 731mm / 29'' per annum and has a temperate climate (Refer DAS Report 31.3.2022) SOIL: Shallow sandy loam which has been limed and had superphosphate applied periodically. PASTURE: Perennial rye grass and sub clover pastures some of which was sown down in 2017. FODDER: Up to 120 round bales hay cut YIYO by the owner. HAY SHED: Covered timber and corrugated iron shed with storage of up to 80 round bales. SHEARING SHED: Single stand timber shed in reasonable condition and may hold up to 200 woollies (approx.). CATTLE YARDS: Steel yards with timber railings, working race, crush and loading ramp. WATER: Bore water: depth of 34 metres with electric submersible pump used for stock water only supplying directly to a (23,000 litre / 6,075 gallons) poly tank reticulating to troughs in all stock troughs. Rainwater: Two poly tanks holding total of 40,000 litres (10,560 gallons) of rainwater supplying the house and captured off the house and shed roof. FENCING: Boundary fencing is electrified and in good order with 7ft pine posts used. Internal fencing supporting 15-paddocks. COMMUNICATIONS TOWER: Located 2kms (approx.) due east of the farm. AGENT DETAILS: Nick Adamson 0418 571 589 Leeson White 0448 226 579